OFFICIAL LOOKING MY03 PICS ON EVO WEBSITE!!!
05 September 2002, 11:47 AM
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Check out http://www.evo.co.uk/
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I assume the 5 door will get similar tweaks (it'd be nice if it got wider track and an STi version too), anyone heard anything?
Greg
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I assume the 5 door will get similar tweaks (it'd be nice if it got wider track and an STi version too), anyone heard anything?
Greg
05 September 2002, 11:52 AM
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Impreza's New Clothes
his is the new face of the Impreza and you'll be seeing it on UK roads early next year. Just as UK buyers got used to the bug-eyed new-generation Impreza, it has been subject to an extensive facelift to make a more aggressive and dynamic statement.
The round headlights are ditched in favour of radically swept-back units and at the rear there is a new IS200-style tail-light cluster.
The new STi version also has a deeper front spoiler and sideskirts and an even bigger trademark bonnet scoop. Subaru will still honour the 280PS power ceiling that all Japanese manufacturers have agreed to, but will concentrate on improving mid-range torque on both WRX and flagship WRX STi models.
The new-generation Impreza was given a lukewarm reception when it was launched in late 2000, but the addition to the range of the STi Type UK has begun to win fans of the original Impreza around. In fact there are very few brand new STis left in the UK. Enquiries revealed it is virtually impossible to get a new bespoilered STi Prodrive, while the standard STi is nearly as scarce.
The facelifted Impreza - expected to be at this month's Paris motor show - is mainly a cosmetic makeover to get rid of the much-criticised front headlamp treatment, but a new interior (with higher quality materials, following the lead of the new Forester) and added safety equipment mean that the Impreza's weight goes up by around 30kg.
With Mitsubishi due to launch the Evo VIII, which promises to be an even better drive than the superb Evo VII, in early 2003, Subaru has tweaked the Impreza's chassis to provide a sharper driving experience, despite the extra weight. Prodrive's 'Performance Pack' for the current STi is imminent and the company is sure to tune the new model for the rigours of UK roads soon after it is released. International Motors (official importers of Subarus in the UK) has yet to officially announce the facelift or set prices but we expect no significant price hikes.
his is the new face of the Impreza and you'll be seeing it on UK roads early next year. Just as UK buyers got used to the bug-eyed new-generation Impreza, it has been subject to an extensive facelift to make a more aggressive and dynamic statement.
The round headlights are ditched in favour of radically swept-back units and at the rear there is a new IS200-style tail-light cluster.
The new STi version also has a deeper front spoiler and sideskirts and an even bigger trademark bonnet scoop. Subaru will still honour the 280PS power ceiling that all Japanese manufacturers have agreed to, but will concentrate on improving mid-range torque on both WRX and flagship WRX STi models.
The new-generation Impreza was given a lukewarm reception when it was launched in late 2000, but the addition to the range of the STi Type UK has begun to win fans of the original Impreza around. In fact there are very few brand new STis left in the UK. Enquiries revealed it is virtually impossible to get a new bespoilered STi Prodrive, while the standard STi is nearly as scarce.
The facelifted Impreza - expected to be at this month's Paris motor show - is mainly a cosmetic makeover to get rid of the much-criticised front headlamp treatment, but a new interior (with higher quality materials, following the lead of the new Forester) and added safety equipment mean that the Impreza's weight goes up by around 30kg.
With Mitsubishi due to launch the Evo VIII, which promises to be an even better drive than the superb Evo VII, in early 2003, Subaru has tweaked the Impreza's chassis to provide a sharper driving experience, despite the extra weight. Prodrive's 'Performance Pack' for the current STi is imminent and the company is sure to tune the new model for the rigours of UK roads soon after it is released. International Motors (official importers of Subarus in the UK) has yet to officially announce the facelift or set prices but we expect no significant price hikes.
05 September 2002, 11:58 AM
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Front lights a bit Mercedes / Lexus GS ish, rears VERY IS200 (bit aftermarket looking to me!). I'd be interested to see what they do with the new interior (presumably v. similar to the new Forester's from the sounds of the article).
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06 September 2002, 11:09 AM
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yeuk. is it me? looks cross eyed from the front. i agree with you its a photoshop and lets wait and see what comes out in paris.
The rally team already moan of the extra weightof the new style my00, if the car gains another 30kgs as evo says then we'll be running with the super 1600 cars for stage times!!!
The rally team already moan of the extra weightof the new style my00, if the car gains another 30kgs as evo says then we'll be running with the super 1600 cars for stage times!!!
07 September 2002, 09:31 AM
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I'm surprised that Evo even bothered to publish this photo. If you look in the magazine, you'll see the poor quality of the 'print'. If you look carefully at the front wheels, you can see a blue tint to the outside of the tyres - don't think these might have been lifted from another image??? Nah cousre not 
. As has already been pointed out, there are also differences between the two shots with the rear light clusters and the front brakes look different aswell.
Chris
. As has already been pointed out, there are also differences between the two shots with the rear light clusters and the front brakes look different aswell.Chris
07 September 2002, 11:52 AM
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If you look in the magazine, you'll see the poor quality of the 'print'.
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